Lobster vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lobster and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lobster
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lobster and chickpeas:
- Both lobster and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Chickpea has more thiamin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lobster (Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in calories. Chickpea has 15% more calories than lobster - lobster has 143 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lobster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to chickpeas for fat. Lobster has a macronutrient ratio of 78:9:13 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lobster | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 65% |
| Fat | 13% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lobster has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - lobster has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lobster - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lobster has less sugar than chickpea - chickpea has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in protein. Lobster has 198% more protein than chickpea - lobster has 26.4g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lobster and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - lobster has 0.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chickpea has less cholesterol than lobster - lobster has 90mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lobster and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - lobster has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lobster and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lobster has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chickpeas and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chickpeas and lobster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lobster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin and folate, however, lobster contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lobster and chickpeas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lobster | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.056 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 4.898 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.404 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in calcium. Lobster has 29% more calcium than chickpea - lobster has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 105% more iron than lobster - lobster has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in potassium. Chickpea has 40% more potassium than lobster - lobster has 208mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chickpea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lobster per 100 grams, however, lobster contains more dha, epa and dpa than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Lobster | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.139 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.341 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.044 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.534 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than lobster per 100 grams.
| Lobster | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 1.113 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.198 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.215 G | 1.113 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does lobster or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lobster and chickpeas are high in calories. Chickpea has 20% more calories than lobster - lobster has 143 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Is lobster or chickpeas better for protein?
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in protein. Lobster has 200% more protein than chickpea - lobster has 26.4g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Does lobster or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lobster has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - lobster has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lobster or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in calcium. Lobster has 30% more calcium than chickpea - lobster has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does lobster or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both lobster and chickpeas are high in potassium. Chickpea has 40% more potassium than lobster - lobster has 208mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.